Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Nuremberg
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Popular places to visit
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
St. Sebaldus Church
Learn about Nuremberg’s patron saint in the city’s oldest parish church, a 13th-century basilica beautifully restored after extensive damage in World War II.
Frauenkirche
Be awed by the intricate detail of this brick Gothic church and join the crowds at midday to watch the 16th-century “running men” on the façade’s mechanical clock.
Heilig Geist Spital
View a preserved medieval hospital sitting picturesquely over the waters of the Pegnitz River during your walking tour of Nuremberg’s historic city center.
Things to do
Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break
City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn
"Rotes Bier" and "Blaue Zipfel". A historical-culinary walk
Nuremberg: Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Sorat Hotel Saxx Nürnberg
"about a 7 minute walk from the train station....also it is located on the town square so there are many resturants to choose from"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel
"Tout était parfait je recommande"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Dürer Hotel Nürnberg
"This is a very nice hotel. The breakfast was very good. Lots of choices and very good coffee. The location is perfect for exploring the castle and is close to other tourist attractions."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Agneshof Nürnberg
"Lovely breakfast and staff, shame no kettle in the room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Elch Boutique
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Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Burghotel Nürnberg
"The room size/balcony were amazing. Tea pot in the room was a bonus. Staff was very helpful. Was not there long enough to enjoy the pool or sauna."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
Marienvorstadt
Travellers enjoy Marienvorstadt for its historical sites, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nuremburg Dürrenhof S-Bahn.
Bielingplatz
When in Bielingplatz, you can plan a visit to Albrecht Duerer House and Old City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gostenhof
You might appreciate the historical sites and coffee shops in Gostenhof, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum and Nuremberg Opera House are just a few notable stops.
